At Tito Aguacate’s tavern in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, you can gaze at a reproduction of Velázquez’s The Forge of Vulcan, the original of which hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid. The existence of this reproduction amidst the daily comings and goings of a bar, or why reproductions of other works hang in different places, is explored in El Prado Cotidiano initiative launched by the Madrid museum on November 19, 2025.
The Prado Museum’s collection is more present in our daily lives than we might realize. Reproductions of its artworks can be found in homes, workplaces, and familiar public spaces, integrating seamlessly into our everyday routines. El Prado Cotidiano initiative seeks to reflect how the Museum is part of so many people’s daily lives, emphasizing both the artistic value and the emotional resonance of its works.
To mark the Museum’s anniversary, El Prado invites the public to share images of Prado artworks found in their personal surroundings: at home, in offices, shops, or other familiar locations.
This initiative highlights how the artworks of the Prado Museum have accompanied generations of visitors beyond the museum galleries, becoming an intimate and emotional part of countless lives. Reproductions kept as souvenirs from visits, gifts from loved ones, or images that have always been present in a home have gradually shaped a shared collective imagination.
To participate, individuals simply need to send a photograph of any reproduction of a Prado artwork they see in their daily life—whether at home, at a relative’s house, at work, or in any frequented space. They can submit their photos via direct message on the Museum’s social media or by emailing redes@museodelprado.es, along with their location and username.
All contributions will help create an emotional and diverse map of the everyday Prado, serving as a collective tribute that celebrates the Museum’s deep connection to society.
